Sequim Gazette photo by Jacques Star/ Chas James, left, holding paddles, and Danielle James (right, in traditional dress), along with their Swinomish Tribe canoe mates, gather their paddles after reaching the shore at Jamestown Beach, where they were greeted by members of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and others after completing another leg of the annual Canoe Journey. The Paddle to Elwha was hosted by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. The protocol and celebration took place Aug. 1-5.

Sequim Gazette photo by Jacques Star/ Raylee Lewis of the Salish Spirit, second from left, helps bring their canoe in. She reports that it was smooth sailing until they got close to Jamestown Beach where the tribe had to deal with currents and lots of waves. She was in good spirits despite the challenges.

Sequim Gazette photo by Jacques Star/ Dezi Rose of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe secures a canoe on the beach and discusses the journey with her fellow tribal members.

Sequim Gazette photo by Jacques Star/ Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal elder Candace Burkhardt and tribal council member Loni Grinnell-Greninger sing to welcome the weary travelers after a long journey.

Sequim Gazette photo by Jacques Star/ Chas James of the Swinomish Tribe carries handmade paddles ashore.

Sequim Gazette photo by Jacques Star/